Answer:
jim is 24 years old, Mark is 20 years old
Step-by-step explanation:
This prompt can be set up using this equation:
Let's represent Mark's age by variable m and Jim's age by variable J.
j + m = 44
m + 4 = j
m = j - 4
j + (j - 4) = 44
2j - 4 = 44
2j = 48
j = 24
So, jim is 24 years old, meaning mark must be 20 years old. 20 + 24 results in 44 years old together.
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X= a number
(2x+4)/3 + (x+2)= 20
Multiply everything by 3 to eliminate the fraction
(3/1)((2x+4)/3) + (3)(x+2)= (3)(20)
2x+4+3x+6= 60
5x+10=60
Subtract 10 from both sides
5x=50
divide both sides by 5
x=10
Check:
Substitute answer in original equation
(2x+4)/3 + (x+2)= 20
(2(10)+4)/3+(10+2)= 20
(20+4)/3+12= 20
24/3+12= 20
8+12= 20
20=20
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